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    Yumchaa Soho

    4.0 (173 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Tea Rooms
    Open 8:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Egyptian nights tea with honey banana yogurt. Perfect for a relaxing reading moment in the afternoon
    Clèm B.

    Amazing choices of tea ! I drank the "Egyptian nights" today ( a herbal tea with camomille and mint, perfect for digestion) with some honey banana yogurt. It was good and the price is fine. The tea was good and I loved the tea set However the waiter wasn't really smiling and nice. I felt I was annoying him with my questions about the different teas they had. Then, the place is pretty small, full and not that clean in my opinion but stills a nice place for tea lovers

    Earl grey tea and a scone — simply delightful!
    Jenny H.

    I stopped here on a weekday morning for a cup of tea and scone, and I'm glad I found this place. The store had jars of available tea on the counter that you could smell before ordering. Everything smelled amazing, but I was a little overwhelmed by the options and ended up sticking to an Earl Grey. Nothing wrong with a classic, though! The scone tasted great with clotted cream and jam. Heavenly. I was so pleased with my tea I went back to the counter to buy a bag to take home. This time, I asked the woman working at the shop for some suggestions, and she walked me through the all the options. I ended up buying the Notting Hill, primarily because of the delicious smell and beautiful color. I gave it to my coworkers, and they all seemed to enjoy it.

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    Lizzie S.

    This is the most amazing magical place in the whole of Soho. Seriously! I'm both sad and happy when I think of this place, sad because I have only just discovered it (thank you Yelpers) as well as the fact I can't live here but happy as it's the most fantastically British experience of afternoon tea mixed with the diversity of teas from around the world. It really could be a metaphor for London! In this very cute little tea house there is a smell menu where you can sample all the teas and see how beautiful they all are, oh and they are just soooo beautiful. I insist that you sample the lemon drizzle cake although you may have a hard time avoiding the fat brownies and savory sandwich delights that flirt with you at the counter. Yes I know I have a problem with flirty food!!! So this place is mine now and yes you may visit but remember it is mine, all mine....damn it why did I have to Yelp about this. :O(

    Laura N.

    What's not to love? -Pull yourself up from your tea-leaves mentality? Check. -An ethical business born of loft conversion dreams and market stall experiments? Check. -Warm, friendly staff that knows how to pick not only the right music, but select the right volume? (A rare art, if you ask me.) Check. -Cosiest of cosy shabby chic Soho spot? Check. -Moise cake? Check. -Free wi-fi? Check. -A name as simple as tea (chaa) that tastes good (yum)? Check. -A shake-'n'-sniff menu? Check. -Tea that lives up to the name and the hype? Check, check, check.

    Iced Chai Black: £3.10
    Paul V.

    Oh... oh my. For years, decades even, I've watched friends and family members around me commit themselves to a caffeine chain of some sort; and I always watched the strong opinions and arguments thrown back and forth while sitting on the sidelines. Starbucks! Petes! Caribou! Blue Bottle! Philz! Dunkin Donuts! Coffee Bean! The list is exhausting, but as a tea drinker I never really found a strong allegiance. Everyone just served tea that was 'okay' and tucked it away behind droves of coffees that all seemed to eventually evolve into desserts of some sort. That all changed the second I walked into Yumchaa. I have my allegiance - I've found my team, and now I desperately want to bring them back to the United States. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? Yumchaa is a quaint little tea shop, but right from the get-go you can tell that, pretty much unlike anyone else, they take their tea very seriously. Loose leaves of black, red, white, and green teas sit in labeled cups and virtually any item can be made with the tea of your choice. I love that, and I could have sat there for an hour smelling and sampling all of the available teas. Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? Given that it was an exceptionally warm afternoon when I strolled into Yumchaa, I opted for an iced chai using their black chai leaves, and watched in amazement as it was made fresh with the proper infuser and poured over ice right in front of me. This was marvelous, and I was frankly surprised that it only ran me three pounds ten. Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? This was some seriously good chai. The bite was there without being too much, and the slow to build jolt was exactly what I needed. Next time I'll get more creative now that I know all of the resources at Yumchaa's disposal, but for now I'm glad I kept it simple so that I could make a proper assessment. Dual Stars Granted. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? Yumchaa is my spot. Star Granted.

    Martina C.

    I really like this tiny tea shop. Granted, it's what you'd class as a hipster-ish place, which is usually a nice thing if you can live with the wonky wooden chairs and worn out sofas and armchairs. I personally love it. It's one of my two go-to places when I'm meeting with potential clients (talking about an artsy kind of job) or just people I've never met before; I find that suggesting them the lemon drizzle cake is a good ice breaker. That's the one I always get and it's always paired with the lemon sherbet tea. Every time I go I say myself I'd try something new but I've yet to do so. I nibbled a piece of sweet scones from a friend and it was also really good, and my parents had the nutella and banana cake and vouched for it. They have free wifi and a pretty quiet and relaxed atmosphere that I love. The missing star is for having to wait to get a decent table most of the times and because I can't really judge a place as AWESOME if every time I go I order always the same two things :P

    Earl Grey Blue Stars
    Nick S.

    As good as tea gets! A pot is £2.55 and is plenty for two large cups. They have about a trillion varieties of tea, but before you go and have a panic attack about which one to choose, know that they have brilliant little 'sniffing' cups in front of the tills! There's not much space upstairs, but downstairs there's a bunch of tables and a comfy-looking couch. It's a bit like a basement cavern, but it also has a certain Alice-in-Wonderland quality to it.

    though on a Yelpy mission today, there's always time for a cuppa.
    Brinda A.

    Yumchaa, you are one classy broad. Tucked away in an unassuming corner of Soho, this quaint tea shop screams (well, maybe, softly and politely utters) 'I Love (Loose Leaf) Tea (Only).' From the beautiful, sniffable display in the front, showcasing the sheer number and variety of leaves that this shop carries, to the pastel coloured wallpaper hanging about, to the organic and unpretentious (if not, at times, mismatched) wooden furniture dotting the store, Yumchaa offers a sweet, comfortable, and delicious way to spend tea time. Just this last week, Yinnie C. and I stumbled upon Yumchaa while seeking refuge from the bitter cold. I had heard great things (and passed by the shop en route to The Breakfast Club, perhaps one too many times), but had never been in to try it out. Yumchaa's fogged up windows and seeming lack of mass hordes at around 1pm were more than enough to convince us to venture inside. Venture, we did, and how glad I am for this. Though we, annoyingly, spent ages selecting our tea and accoutrements (Yinnie got a bowl of the soup of the day: a hearty, homemade chicken noodle with a generous hunk of baguette), the staff at Yumchaa were helpful and patient, giving us recommendations on the different strengths and flavours of the tea the shop carried. Since the tea selection is split up into Black, Green, White, and Red (Rooibos) areas, it was easy to see (and smell!) what you were getting yourself into. In the end, I opted for the Enchanted Forest green tea (luckily, the last portion of the leaves they had for the day!), and Yinnie for a berry-flavoured green tea (can't quite remember the name at present, but it smelled very nice!). As described on Yumchaa's website, mine was a blend of 'Rhubarb, Cream, Blueberry Raspberry Pieces, Blackberry Pieces and Peony flowers with a Sencha green tea base.' A real mouthful, both in terms of the description and in terms of the taste that resulted! It was fruity, flowery, rich, and deep all at the same time...a real surprise for me, as I usually don't even like green tea due to its lack of richness and flavour! But Yumchaa, you have made me a convert - if I could (afford and) drink Enchanted Forest forever, I will immediately get on the green tea health hype that seems to be going on. I love that they serve the tea here in individual ceramic teapots that also act as covers/top portions for the matching, ceramic teacups on the bottom. They also give you a strainer and instructions to let the tea brew for a few minutes before drinking. I'm a real sucker for DIY fooding experiences, so this was very welcome. The only issue was we didn't drink it fast enough (savouring the incredible flavours of the tea we purchased, I suspect!), so it got pretty bitter and slightly cold toward the end. Oh well. In addition to teas brewed here, Yumchaa sells its leaves in bags, as well as a pretty hefty variety of sandwiches, cakes and snacks. I didn't try any of these this time around, so I can't comment. Like anything nice in this world, the teas don't come cheap. The two cups and bowl of soup that we purchased came out to around a tenner (which I guess isn't bad, all things considering...just can't do it all the time when ballin' on a budget like me). This is also the type of place that you need to sit down and really enjoy, so I wouldn't come here when you're on the go and looking for something quick. Stay classy, Yumchaa. I see you (and I like what I see).

    Smell the flavors!!
    Charlene L.

    I came here for a spot of tea! But when my friend's said let's go to Yumchaa, I told them I came here for tea time in the UK, not to hang out at a Chinese-themed place with small bites of dumplings. Despite the Chinese name, this place does not resemble China town at all. Instead, walk in and be greeted with a sense that you just arrived at your rustic cabin in the woods, wedged between a river where you catch your dinner at, and a mountain that you hike up for fresh berries to top on your breakfast. So what if there's really no river or mountain surrounding this place? The fact is, it provides this sense of a homey feeling in the middle of Soho! At the counter you will see a variety of tea leaves in small cups that you can sniff, examine, touch; basically do whatever with before ordering the right pot of tea for you! Choose a seat in their mixed and unmatched furniture downstairs, or gaze out at the London rain on the main floor next to a window. This place is a great alternative to a typical coffee house, to hang with your friends, play a board game, and drink a spot of tea. But for all you social media maniacs- be aware that there is no wifi here!

    Choice!
    Alexandra K.

    You'd think tea shops were easier to come by, but London seems flooded as anywhere else in the world with the same chain coffee shops... Searched tea on Yelp, glad we did! Bewildered by the choice of teas at the counter, staff guided my choice to a mild black tea with orange, lemon and blackberry. Very natural flavours. We enjoyed a scone too. Bonus: free pot refills!

    Gluten Free Chocolate Brownie, Caramel Shortcakes with Peppermint Tea and Lemon Sherbet Tea. All together now 'Mmmmmmm'.
    Henri R.

    An independent tea shop in the middle of Soho. The cakes delicious. The teas breathtaking. From the standard peppermint tea to the interesting Lemon Sherbet. The price is reasonable for what you get. Downside: there isn't much space to have you delights so be aware of squeezing into a space.

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    Juncal P.

    Free wifi, quiet area downstairs, nice variety of teas and cakes... In two visits, I tried the chai black (which was nice but not strong enough for my taste) and the chilli chilli (not hot at all but nice taste). I really liked their carrot cake! An oasis off Oxford St and Soho.

    Guglielmo S.

    Great, Great, Great. Amazing tea, a huge variety of different teas. Everything is fresh and fragrant, I had an english breakfast tea, it was superb. the only small negative fact was the scone, not really fresh, but everything else was mouth watering. They have two different seating areas, both very crowded, but it totally worth it. would love to go back there.

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    Candella Tea Room - Afternoon tea

    Candella Tea Room

    4.4(137 reviews)
    2.5 miKensington
    ££

    Love how small and cozy this tea room is. :) I had the traditional afternoon tea service and…read morehands-down the standout was the homemade clotted cream scone. Perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside! Served quite warm as well. Pretty alright tea finger sandwiches overall; the cucumber sandwich had a nice lemon zing to it though the smoked salmon sandwich and egg sandwich had bread that was a bit on the stale side. Regarding desserts, the raspberry macaron was very tasty and had a great slight chew to it but the red velvet cake was pretty dry. There were more food items at the tea service but I'm just highlighting the most noteworthy ones. :p For tea I had the jasmine lychee. Satisfyingly bold lychee taste! Recommend if you want something bright-fruity with slight tartness. Service was very polite and all-smiles but could've been more attentive. I'd say I would return here mainly for the tea and the scones!

    We had to get a spot of tea in London and Candella was truly a fantastic experience. We had a…read morelittle mishap with running behind our resy + then slight miscommunication from staff which led to our table being given away. The owner was so kind and apologetic and was generous enough to comp the whole afternoon tea. We were just happy to get a table! Luckily the London weather in December held up surprisingly well and we snagged a table outside. You can't beat this price! For about £25pp, you each get a choice of tea, and 3 tiers: sandwiches, scones, and desserts. The warm cheese sandwich and smoked salmon sandwiches were delish. I absolutely LOVE a scone and it was everything I could hope for and more. (I could eat the whole thing of clotted cream!) The owner truly made our tea feel so special. I def recommend checking this place out compared to the bigger dept stores for a more authentic feel.

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    Victorian Afternoon Tea - Victoria and Albert Musuem

    Victorian Afternoon Tea - Victoria and Albert Musuem

    4.5(2 reviews)
    2.1 miSouth Kensington

    Enjoyed the afternoon tea here. First, pls make reservation online in advance. They do it by…read moreshifts/rounds. I failed to book 3pm so have to wait till 5:30pm. Then it took some time to find the right venue. Need to go through the door in the middle of sculpture exhibition hall, across the garden, enter the other building door. Do not get confused by many other food choices (coffee, hot meals, cakes or others). It's on the left side of entrance with reception table for you to check in. There are 3 options, depending on whether you need to celebrate anything, with price varying at £30, £35 and £38. You will get 5 pieces of sandwiches, 5 pieces of sweat and the your choice of tea. I chose traditional one, English breakfast with milk and sugar.

    High Tea in the William Morris Room was a wonderful experience. The service was lovely and…read moreunhurried. There was a choice of tea or proseco or both to go along with the savory and sweet tea sandwiches. It was pricey, 30pounds, but I wanted to splurge a little. Caution, I emailed my request for reservation twice, they never got it. We had to wait until some other party who had a reservation did not show up for 45 minutes after their appointed time. Worth the wait. Make sure you double check your reservation. There were empty tables, but they do not take walk ins as there is only a certain amount of food prepared depending on reservations. The museum was fun to walk around after tea.

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    The Orangery - Afternoon tea (1 serving)

    The Orangery

    3.9(298 reviews)
    2.3 miKensington Gardens, Kensington, Hyde Park
    £££

    02/2026 Just a quick…read morenote upfront: there are several places around the UK (and beyond) called "The Orangery" - from restaurants in hotels to other historic venues - but none of them are affiliated with each other. This review is specifically for the historic one at Kensington Palace, the beautiful baroque building in the palace gardens. I recently had the pleasure of enjoying afternoon tea here, and it was everything I hoped for and more - a perfect blend of elegance, history, and warm hospitality. From the moment we arrived, our host Denis made us feel incredibly welcome. First and foremost, I have to say he has a great first name - it's the same as mine (Dennis/Denis), which gave us an instant connection and a good laugh! He was exceptionally accommodating, giving us plenty of choice over where to sit and checking in on us multiple times throughout the afternoon with genuine friendliness and care. His attention to detail really elevated the whole experience. Our waiter, Mustafa, was nothing short of amazing. He handled our dietary needs with ease - accommodating gluten-free and vegetarian options without any fuss - and even split the afternoon tea accordingly so we could both enjoy it fully. The food itself was lovely, but the standout for me was the tea selection. I tried several varieties: peppermint, masala chai, vanilla chai, and classic English breakfast. The staff were happy to bring different teas or extra hot water whenever we asked, and don't forget to add sugar and milk for that perfect personal touch - it made all the difference. The setting is stunning, with the historic Orangery building and views of the Kensington Palace gardens creating a truly relaxing and regal atmosphere. Every moment felt unhurried and enjoyable; it was the ideal way to spend a peaceful afternoon. Huge thanks to Denis and Mustafa for their outstanding service - they made what could have been a standard tea into something truly memorable. Highly recommend booking ahead (it's popular!), and if you get the chance, ask for these two legends. We'll definitely be back!

    When planning my trip to the UK, afternoon tea was at the top of my list. I enjoy it in the States…read moreand wanted to have the opportunity to sip and savor in the place it originated. We thought The Orangery would be the ideal spot as it sits right by the Kensington Palace. My group made reservations, which are encouraged. When we arrived there were ample seats both inside and outside. The interior is white, simple, clean, and bright. A bit bleak on the eye. We chose to sit outside to get some sun, people watch, and enjoy being by the gardens. All of the staff took great care of us, checked on my dietary restrictions, came by numerous times, and were kind and courteous. Now for the afternoon tea, we got the Afternoon Tea and the Vegan Afternoon Tea. I am dairy free so the vegan one was for me, but I eat certain meats so we did share and sample each other's. To start, the presentation was fine, nothing spectacular. The portions were plentiful as I could only eat the finger sandwiches and half of one scone, I saved the rest. I only expected more but found all of the sandwiches to be pretty neutral. I wish there were more seasoning, filling, and the bread wasn't as dry as it was. The scone was good with the provided preserves. When I did have the sweets they were all good, the fruit ones being my favorite. For tea, I chose the Organic Darjeeling. It came out to about three cups and was light and delicate. We left full! Kensington Palace is iconic in itself. If you want to pretend you're a royal or are visiting the area, The Orangery is an option. Honestly, I wouldn't come for their tea as I thought it was just okay. I would recommend going somewhere else, but I'm glad to check this off my bucket list!

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    The Basement Tea Rooms - Interior

    The Basement Tea Rooms

    4.2(10 reviews)
    1.9 miCamden Town
    £

    Was in Camden town and wanted tea-- found this place in the basement of the Stables Market (when…read moreyou walk down the stairs past cereal killer cafe, turn left and do a u turn, look for "oi oi the shop" and keep walking, it'll be at the end). Their afternoon tea was for two people, and as just one person, the server recommended the cream tea and adding in a savory. I chose the pate (because I love pate!) over the sandwiches. I was pleasantly surprised that the server created a mini stack for me. The tea was quite flavorful but the scones were a bit lacking. Of the 4 tea places I went to this week, these scones were the driest. Even covering them in jam and cream wasn't enough--I wanted to dunk them in tea. The pate was delicious though, came with lots of toast, as well as fresh sliced cherry tomatoes and cucumbers. I also loved the fresh fruit (strawberries and cherries), and lovely marshmallows. Venue was also pretty cool--lots of visitors to people watch. Would recommend location, but skip the scones!

    This place was the highlight of our London trip! For just €18.50 (TOTAL FOR 2 PEOPLE) we got…read moreeverything pictured! We chose the English breakfast tea which was great. The scones and clotted cream were beyond amazing, and the sandwiches were great too! Only con is that this place is hard to find, but that's not their fault. After wandering around for like 30 minutes we finally found it. Go inside the market, go down the flight of stairs past the cereal shop and into the basement. Look around past all the clothes and bags for a bookstore, and past the books you will find the tea shop!

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